MOSCOW, 14 Sep. Russian President Vladimir Putin in a conversation with Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi discussed the fight against COVID-19 and the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) on the Iranian nuclear program, the Kremlin press service reported. «President Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyed Ebrahim Raisi … They reaffirmed the mutual disposition to strengthen mutually beneficial Russian-Iranian relations in various fields. In particular, they noted the successful development of trade and economic ties and well-established cooperation in the fight against the spread of coronavirus infection, «the statement said.
The Foreign Ministry commented on Tehran's actions to enrich uranium contrary to the JCPOA Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi, during a conversation with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, stressed the need to continue the fight against COVID-19, as well as the production of vaccines, the press service of the Iranian president said. between the two countries in all directions, «the message says. It is noted that Raisi stressed the importance of continuing cooperation between the two countries in the fight against coronavirus, as well as the production of vaccines against COVID-19. In addition, the leaders touched on several topics on the international agenda,» including the situation around the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action on the Iranian Nuclear Program. » Also, taking into account the participation of the Iranian President as an observer in the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) held in Dushanbe on September 17, topical issues of work within the framework of this organization were discussed. The parties agreed to continue contacts.
Blinken warned that there is almost no time left for the restoration of the JCPOA. The IAEA Director General went on a visit to Tehran on Saturday, where on Sunday he met with the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, Mohammad Eslami. According to a joint statement, at this meeting the parties reaffirmed the spirit of cooperation and mutual trust and commitment to its continuation, stressing the need to resolve «relevant issues in a constructive atmosphere and exclusively in a technical manner.» In addition, Iran allowed IAEA inspectors to reuse surveillance cameras from Iranian nuclear facilities. In 2015, the UK, Germany, China, Russia, the United States, France and Iran signed a JCPOA. The deal involved lifting sanctions in exchange for limiting Iran's nuclear program to ensure its peaceful nature. In May 2018, then-US President Donald Trump decided to unilaterally withdraw from the agreement and restore tough sanctions against Tehran. In response, Iran announced a phased reduction in its obligations under the JCPOA, abandoning restrictions on nuclear research, centrifuges and the level of uranium enrichment.
